Practical Caravan

Practical Caravan is Britain's best-selling caravan magazine. Each month we travel at home and abroad, bringing you essential guides to the best caravan holidays around. There's practical advice, too, with technical tips and all your questions answered, making us the perfect place for first-timers and experts alike.

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THE BIG SHOT

Connect • THIS MONTH WE CHAT… CAMPSITES // DUTY-FREE ALLOWANCES // AWARD-WINNERS

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Your photos • EN ROUTE // ON SITE // AND EVERYWHERE IN BETWEEN

This month we love... • ESSENTIAL KIT FOR… HIKING // RELAXING // PITCHING

Expert Q&A • Got a burning caravanning question? Ask one of our team on the email address below!

Travel • THIS ISSUE WE VISIT... THE COTSWOLDS // GREAT SITES // SOUTH WEST COAST PATH

EVENTS • Summertime, and the touring is easy!

CAPTIVATING COTSWOLDS • A journey through the Cotswolds proves a perfect mix of antiques, antiquities and architecture for Colin Burdett

10 of the top… SITE-BOOKING WEBSITES • There are plenty of great site-booking websites out there, so which should you use? Jo Davies looks at some options

A SITE FOR EVERYONE • PART 2 In the second part of our campsites round-up, Sue Taylor picks out more excellent caravan parks to suit all touring tastes

TAKE THE ROAD SOUTH-WEST • Cornwall-based Andrea Edlin tells us about the South West Coast 700, a new touring route following the South West Coast Path

A trip to the past • Campsites have changed a great deal over the decades! Here, Andy Jenkinson takes a photographic look at their early days

BEACONSFIELD • Looking to visit somewhere new? Let some local knowledge guide you on your way

WHITSTABLE • Our new series highlights top attractions and itineraries to help you make the most of a Weekend visit

FROM 6 WHEELS TO 2

Tested • REVIEWS // NEWS // INDUSTRY UPDATES

HOW WE TEST VANS • Our review types explained

SHOWROOM NEWS • The latest developments from caravan manufacturers and dealers

IN BRIEF

SWIFT FAIRWAY CLASSIC COMPACT 360 • This impressive special edition adds valuable extras that turn a basic van into a more upmarket offering

CAMPMASTER KING • This smart little trailer is light enough to be towed by smaller vehicles, making it an appealing choice

Today’s touring technology • It can seem a bit daunting, but technology is the caravanner’s friend and can hugely enhance the enjoyment of our pastime. John Sootheran rounds up 13 of the latest apps and gadgets

Used vans • THIS MONTH WE FEATURE… LUNAR DELTA TR // CRIS REGISTRATION

ANDY’S PICKS OF THE MONTH

LUNAR DELTA TR (2019) • Comfortable and spacious, this four-berth is well worth a look, says Andrew Jenkinson

SAFETY IN NUMBERS • The CRiS scheme, which assigns caravans a unique code, off and buyers extra security. Peter Baber outlines how the system works

CARAVAN CUISINE • Touring is even better when you can enjoy good food on your travels! Here’s all you need to know to cook up a storm in your caravan

COOKING IN YOUR VAN • With a bit of planning, cooking in your caravan is a brilliant way to enjoy great food and local produce on the road, says Marcus Leach

GOURMET GADGETS • Our pick of the best foodie gear and accessories!

CHIPOTLE CHILLI BEEF BURGERS • A classic dish gets a spicy twist for added flavour!

FOODIE FESTIVALS • There’s no better way to celebrate the superb choice of fine food throughout the UK than by taking a trip to a festival!

10 SITES FOR GREAT FOOD • One of the many pleasures of caravanning is discovering fabulous restaurants and eateries! Here are some of our...